Fake marriage is chapter 1...there was a little mix-up Chapter 2: Alice's POVThe midday sun cast a brilliant glare over the city, bouncing off the towering glass buildings as our sleek black SUV navigated through the bustling streets toward the restaurant. I leaned back in my seat, fingers tapping restlessly against the door handle as my mind wandered back to the stranger from the airport. I couldn’t believe I'd actually considered speaking to him, let alone involving him in my half-baked plan. But just as quickly as he'd caught my attention, he'd disappeared—distracted by a phone call, his focus directed elsewhere. Yet, somehow, he’d left a lasting impression, like a song stuck in my head. The intensity in his eyes when they met mine stayed with me, a curious spark I couldn’t shake. Perhaps it was a blessing in disguise. A stranger for a fake marriage? I must’ve been losing my mind. Caroline’s voice brought me back to the present. "Alice, are you sure this meeting tonight i
Chapter 3Alexander's POVI watched her walk away, her figure disappearing into the dim light of the restaurant lobby. I didn't even know her full name, yet somehow, she'd left an impression I couldn't shake. There was something about her—confident but mysterious, with an intensity that lingered long after she was gone.For the rest of the evening, I couldn't seem to let it go. It was absurd. I'd only exchanged a few words with her, yet the intrigue was palpable. It wasn't just her beauty, though she certainly had that. There was an energy about her, something that drew me in like a magnet. She'd approached me so boldly, as if she'd known exactly what she wanted. And the way she'd just as confidently turned and left… it was as if she already knew how this would play out.Still thinking about her, I barely noticed the sleek black car pull up to the hotel. The driver opened the door, and I slipped into the backseat, glancing out the window as the city lights blurred past. I knew I neede
CHAPTER 4"Nick! Nick, where are you?" Alice's voice reverberated through the hallway as she burst into her brother's apartment, urgency radiating from her every step. She had come straight from the airport, her irritation simmering just below the surface as she prepared to tackle the mess that was her brother's latest scandal."Alice?" Nick's voice called from the kitchen. Moments later, he emerged, a bright red apron wrapped clumsily around his neck and torso.Alice raised an eyebrow, her frustration momentarily forgotten. "Is that… an apron? You picked up cooking again?" Her voice dripped with sarcasm."Sure did, kinda had to after moving out" Nick shrugged, nonchalant as he strolled over to grab her bag. "You planning to stay the night? I could use the company while I whip up my masterpiece.""You wish." She smirked, rolling her eyes. "I didn't come here for a sleepover. I came to check on you and to—" She paused, her expression darkening as the gravity of the situation settled ba
Chapter 5Alice's POVI finally arrived at my apartment, feeling the exhaustion settle deep into my bones. All I craved now was a long, hot bath and maybe a few hours of uninterrupted sleep. My feet ached from being cramped in heels all day, and I could feel the tension in my shoulders begging to be released. Dropping my bags in the living room, I headed straight for the bathroom, not even bothering to unpack.As soon as I slid into the bathtub, warm water enveloping me like a comforting embrace, I let out a deep sigh. The weight of the day seemed to melt away. I closed my eyes, sinking further, and felt a sense of peace finally creeping in.But, of course, peace was short-lived. Somewhere in the apartment, my phone began to ring. I'd left it in my purse, which was somewhere in the living room. I briefly considered ignoring it, but then again, I knew my dad would want to hear from me sooner rather than later. But whoever it was would just have to wait a few more minutes.After a good
CHAPTER 6Alice's POVIt was past 7 p.m. when I finally got back home from my dad's house. I headed straight to the bathroom to wash my face, apply my skincare products, and change into my pajamas before retreating to my bedroom. My body had just barely hit the bed when I heard my stomach growl. Right, I'd forgotten dinner. I reached for my phone on the bedside table and ordered a pizza from my favorite restaurant. Placing the phone down, I lay there, staring up at the ceiling as my thoughts drifted back over the day's events."I can't believe I'm getting married to a total stranger," I scoffed to myself. The very thought of marriage made me recall Alex, the guy i almost proposed to, thank god i didn't carry on with my plan, because how the hell would i have explained to him that i was already engaged to someone else and i couldn't go on with the contract agreement... Still, I couldn't shake the inexplicable attraction I'd felt the moment I saw him. Yes, he was handsome, with a high,
CHAPTER 7 Alex's POV After warning her about the suspicious-looking delivery man, I exited the building but stood outside, waiting for him to come out. I couldn't just leave without making sure she was safe. But as the minutes dragged on, worry began to settle in my chest. Five minutes had passed, and there was still no sign of him. Without thinking, I darted back into the building, charging up the stairs two at a time. Taking the elevator would waste precious time—it would be forever before it reached the thirteenth floor as it seemed someone was already inside. Finally reaching her floor, I caught sight of her, struggling as he tried to push her against the wall. His hand moved toward his pocket, and I saw the glint of a knife. The bastard was going to stab her. Instinct took over. I lunged between them, taking the blow meant for her. Pain seared through my hand, but I barely felt it. Rage surged instead. How dare he even think of hurting her. Grabbing him by the collar, I swung
Chapter 8 Alice's POV I couldn't help but feel excited. Why? Because he was coming over today. Yeah, sounds ridiculous, right? We agreed to meet by noon, and I even decided to prepare something nice to serve him when he arrived. But all my cooking efforts ended in total disaster. Why was cooking so freaking hard? I tried making an omelet, but the motherfucker kept turning into scrambled eggs. I attempted to whip up some pudding, but it just wouldn't congeal. I even tried the simplest dish of all—Ramen noodles—but they got too soggy. You know what? I give up. My kitchen sink was now full of used plates and frying pans. I used an entire crate of eggs, and for what? Nothing good came of it. After tossing my apron in frustration onto the kitchen counter, I searched for my phone and decided to order some decent food online. I didn't know what he would like, but since most people liked seafood, I opted for that. I hoped he wasn't allergic. After placing my order, I flung my phone toward
CHAPTER 9 Alex's POV It was well past morning rush hour, so why the hell was I sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic at noon? The honking horns and exhaust fumes did nothing for my already frayed nerves. I hated delays—especially today, of all days. I had an appointment I couldn't miss, a promise I wouldn't break. I fished my phone from my pocket, dialing Michael. He picked up after two rings. "Alex? What's up?" "I need to borrow your motorcycle," I said without preamble, my tone sharper than usual. Michael let out a low chuckle. "Since when do you need a bike to get around?" "Since traffic decided to screw me over at the worst possible time," I snapped, impatience simmering in my voice. "Alright, alright. Where are you?" he asked. "Stuck on the Gardiner. Can't see the end of it." "Man, I thought rush hour was over," he mused. "I'll send one of my guys with the bike. Just hang tight." "Thanks, man," I muttered, ending the call and sinking back against the seat. I was only a f
Chapter 25Alice's pov"Yeah, I've heard different stories about him and the evil he has committed...and i even heard he was finally convicted for his crime in year 1996 before i was even born" i replied as the name and all I'd heard about him jogged my memories, i already had goosebumps on my whole body."Well, he got out of prison in year 2004 after spending 7 years in prison in prison, as soon as he got out, he adopted me, I don't know how he knew about me or why he was so adamant on adopting me in particular, but yeah, that's how i ended up being his son...he trained me for years as his weapon...i had no free will, i had to obey every orders he gave me without questions, and over the years, i lost my humanity, i killed people without feeling an ounce of sympathy, although all the people i killed were as trashy as he was, to secure his hold in the underworld, he had me get rid of little fry mafia bosses who tried to go against him or were a threat to him..." He narrated, but surpri
Chapter 24Alice's POV"No, Alex," I said, exasperated but trying not to laugh. "The video says stir-fry with oil, not water."Alex shrugged, looking completely unfazed. "Couldn't find any oil, so I thought water would do the trick."I groaned and almost facepalmed as I surveyed the bubbling mess in front of us. It had been a good thirty minutes since we'd started cooking, but somehow, we'd only managed to create a disaster. I'd looked up a simple recipe for jollof pasta online, and we were at the part where you're supposed to fry the tomatoes with spices to bring out the flavor. But Alex, as charming as he was, had thrown in water instead, effectively sabotaging the whole thing."You might actually be worse at this than I am," I teased, half-laughing."Oh? And here I thought I was good at everything," he shot back with a grin.I planted my hands on my hips, staring at the pan and wondering how I was going to fix this. "Maybe if we just… add oil now?" I said, mostly to myself.Alex pe
Chapter 23Alex's POVSaturday. No work, no meetings—just a rare day to relax and finally have her all to myself. I woke up, stretching my arm across the empty bed beside me. A pang of disappointment hit me when I realized she wasn't there. Where could she have gone so early?After a quick wash, I headed out, hoping to find her somewhere in the house. I'd given all the staff the day off, so we were completely alone—i wanted to have her all to myself for the whole day.Just as I stepped out of our bedroom, I saw her bounding up the stairs, her eyes bright and energized. She wore a fitted T-shirt and tights, looking effortlessly beautiful and, judging by her attire, ready for a workout.I walked toward her, reaching out to pull her into my arms. She laughed, letting herself melt into my embrace, her warmth easing the remnants of sleep from my body."How was your night?" I asked, enjoying the feeling of her so close."Never been better," she replied with a grin that made my heart skip.I
Chapter 23{Warning: This chapter contains mature content not meant for Young readers}Alice's pov my pussy clenched with anticipation from his words...why was I so turned on from just a simple kiss, yeah..he was a good kisser, but that wasn't all.I felt an incomprehensible strong attraction to this man, his touches made me weak to the knees, like they were igniting an unquenchable and unbearable thirst for something more.I could feel my pants were already soaked from my arousal, common girl, you just had sex for the first time today and you're already acting like it's something you've done your whole life."Can't wait love" I replied in a whisper, my breath hitched...I actually just called him 'love', i really was desperate."Fuck, that sounded so sexy coming from you" he said before kissing me again, this time, rough and filled with lust.His kisses were deep, I kissed him back with equal intensity...all I wanted right now was to feel his cock inside my pussy.My clit was swolle
Chapter 22Alex's POV"Alice, we need to talk," I said, keeping my voice steady, though inside, my heart was pounding hard. Nerves tightened every muscle, every thought in my head felt scrambled. I didn't understand why I felt this way, why she alone had the power to unravel me so completely. Me, Alex, who had lived through fire and blood, felt stripped bare in front of this one woman.Since the moment I met her, she had a hold on me, one I wasn't sure I even wanted to break free from."Alex, let me… I… I want to say something to you too," she replied, her voice soft, almost hesitant."Okay, you go first," I said, my heart thundering in my chest as a thousand scenarios flooded my mind. Was she about to end this, draw a line between us? Had she already begun to regret this tangled, uncertain path we'd chosen?"I'm sorry for what I said earlier," she began, her voice barely a whisper. I froze, the words hanging heavy between us. She was apologizing, but why? My heart pounded so loudly I
Chapter 21Alice's POVAfter taking a shower in his bathroom, I slipped into his bathrobe, letting the warmth linger on my skin as I inhaled his scent, It felt like i was still in his arm, I then hurried out of his room back to my room. I didn't say a word to him. I knew my earlier words must have upset him, and honestly, they felt out of line. Why couldn't I just admit I liked him? Was it because I still had doubts about Greta, or was it because the sex we just had was so mind blowing that I suddenly thought of all the women he had slept with and how he made them scream his name in bed Sophia's words kept playing in my head, yeah I admit, I am a jealous freak...I can't stand the thoughts of other women laying their filthy hands on my man or having his dick stuck in their filthy pussies.I was also mad at myself for being an overthinker and I was sure I would have to eventually give him a clear explanation...my words earlier made me sound like a whore, but I don't mind becoming a who
Chapter 20{Warning:This chapter contains mature content not meant for young readers}Alex's povI kissed her and i kissed her hard...i was done holding back, she kissed me first anywaysAt first, my kisses were slow and gentle, but then, she actually kissed me back...and i lost it, i deepened my kisses, my tongue invading her mouth as i kissed and sucked on her lips and tongue...and damn, she tasted deliciousI slowly started to trail my kisses down her jawline, i sucked beneath her earlobe and she let out a soft moan...i rubbed my hard cock against her and she let out another soft moan...i was losing it, i might have ended up fucking her right there if she hadn't stopped me"A_alex i..."she moaned out"Do you want me to stop?" I asked, my chest heaving as we both gasped for breath"No... its just that, we are still in the hallway" she said in a low voice, her face visibly flushedI chuckled from her words"So, Should we continue from where we stopped once we are back inside?" I te
Chapter 19Alice's POVI waited in the car, my heart hammering as I watched Alex walk toward the vehicle that had been following us. Everything was still, yet my pulse raced with a tension I couldn't ignore. I tried to tell myself it was nothing—that it was probably a misunderstanding. But something deep down told me this was no coincidence.Just then, the car door swung open, and out stepped a tall, slender blonde dressed in a fitted shirt, sleek trousers, and combat boots. She was striking, her movements filled with an easy confidence that unsettled me. I watched in disbelief as her eyes lit up at the sight of Alex, and before I knew it, she was rushing toward him with a delighted squeal, her arms wrapping around his neck as she pulled him into an embrace.A sharp pang of jealousy hit me so hard it was almost dizzying. Who the hell was she? And why was she hugging him like they were something more than friends? My stomach twisted as I watched them, her laughter mingling with his, to
Chapter 18Alex's POVWhen I heard the tremble in Alice's voice over the phone, panic gripped me. Her words were shaky, her breaths coming unevenly, and the storm outside roared even louder. I barely took a second to excuse myself, rushing out of the meeting room without a backward glance at the puzzled executives. Questions murmured behind me, but I ignored them, only one thought pulsing through my mind: I had to get to her.I raced down the hallway, not caring about the concerned stares as I reached my car. The rain had turned into a full-blown storm, sheets of water pouring down as I sped through the streets, my heart racing almost as wildly as the windshield wipers. I hardly noticed the honks and headlights flashing at me as I wove through traffic, urgency pushing me to get there faster.Minutes later, I arrived at the LN Group building, barely bothering to check my speed as I parked and bolted inside, rain soaking through my jacket. I took the elevator up to the 24th floor, not e